Afrique, je te plumerai (1993)

This documentary of repressive political realities in Cameroon begins with the 1990 publication of an open letter to President Biya calling for a national conference - and the immediate arrest of the letter's author and publisher. The narration then examines the nation's colonial history... (imdb)

The film takes a pretty wide scope, and if there's a recurring idea here it's the value of literacy and knowledge, both individual and institutional. It's interesting choice for a through-line, but it works well at highlighting some fundamental issues. 30 years after the French had left, their influence in books used for school and pleasure reflects a wider economic post-colonial domination. The film's approach is fresh, and there's a light tone despite the serious subject that helps it go down.